Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas: a truly novel pathological entity?

World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Apr 7;11(13):2045-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i13.2045.

Abstract

Recently, a novel and distinct pancreatic cystic tumor termed "mucinous nonneoplastic" cyst was described in the literature. We report our experience with a 71-year-old female with a cystic tumor in the body of the pancreas demonstrating features suggestive of this diagnosis. We also review the literature regarding this "novel" pathological entity and discuss critically its existence and its differential diagnoses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / pathology*
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Cyst / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed